in step
Idioms-
Moving to a rhythm or conforming to the movements of others, as in The kids marched in step to the music . [Late 1800s]
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in step with . In conformity or harmony with, as in He was in step with the times . The antonym to both usages is out of step , as in They're out of step with the music , or His views are out of step with the board's . [Late 1800s] Also see in phase ; out of phase .
Example Sentences
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And then we would be off to the station, hand in hand, I lengthening my strides and he shortening his to keep in step.
From Literature
Early investors in Step include basketball superstar Stephen Curry and influencer Charli D’Amelio.
From MarketWatch
Other "main projected targets for development" in 2026 include an increase in the consumer price index of around two percent and "growth in residents' income in step with economic growth", according to the report delivered by Li.
From Barron's
What’s Next: Gasoline prices are set to rise above $3 a gallon, rising in step with crude prices because of the conflict.
From Barron's
When she begins dating the owner of a local pet shop, Iona immediately falls in step with her yuppie new beau.
From Salon
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